--- description: "Robin Williams, as I knew him, was warm, gentle, expressive, nurturing, and brilliant," the Mrs Doubtfire actress wrote in a blog post title: Mara Wilson Pens a Beautiful Tribute to Her 'Mrs. Doubtftire' Dad Robin Williams image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltcd111a1142ebcb6b/6986a00513c79fc71c19383c/mrs-doubtfire1.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Newsfeed](/tag/time-section-newsfeed/) ## Newsfeed Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Mara Wilson Pens a Beautiful Tribute to Her _Mrs. Doubtftire_ Dad Robin Williams by [Samantha Grossman](/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Aug 19, 2014 3:02 PM CUT  www.kobal-collection.com MRS017BS MRS DOUBTFIRE (1993) , January 1, 1993 Photo by Kobal/20TH CENTURY FOX/The Kobal Collection/WireImage.com To license this image (10412988), contact The Kobal Collection/WireImage.com www.kobal-collection.com MRS017BS MRS DOUBTFIRE (1993) , January 1, 1993 Photo by Kobal/20TH CENTURY FOX/The Kobal Collection/WireImage.com To license this image (10412988), contact The Kobal Collection/WireImage.comTwentieth Century Fox by [Samantha Grossman](/author/samantha-grossman/) ## Samantha Grossman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Aug 19, 2014 3:02 PM CUT Former child star Mara Wilson, who memorably played Robin Williams’ daughter in _Mrs. Doubtfire_, said she was too devastated last week to talk openly about the actor’s shocking death. Three days after the fact, she posted a “[quick update](http://marawilsonwritesstuff.com/update-robin/ "undefined")” on her blog, briefly explaining that she was felt “shocked, confused angry, regretful, and above all, sad.” Now, having had a week to process her emotions a bit more, the 27-year-old has posted a beautiful, thoughtful tribute. “He always reminded me a little of my father,” she begins. “Robin Williams, as I knew him, was warm, gentle, expressive, nurturing, and brilliant. While it can be hard for me to remember filming _Doubtfire_, I’ve been flooded with memories in the past few days.” She recalls his brilliant comedic mind and his ability to relate to kids without ever being patronizing or condescending. But she also remembers seeing a more vulnerable side of his personality: --- > “” --- Read Wilson’s full blog post [here](http://marawilsonwritesstuff.com/remembering-robin/ "undefined"). 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